As the countdown to the New Year begins, the good news is 2026 has many long weekends in store. These extended breaks, combined with public holidays, offer an opportunity to spend quality time with family, catch up with friends, or simply hit the pause button on your busy routine and recharge. To make the most of these holidays, it is best to prepare in advance and book your long weekend trips from Delhi early.
2026 offers numerous long weekends in India, starting with Republic Day for a 3-day break and extending into a potential 4-day Holi break. By strategically taking leave days, you can easily plan 4-5 day international trips to places like Bali, Dubai, or Vietnam, or explore domestic gems like Spiti Valley and Meghalaya.
Month-by-Month Holiday Breakdown
January
Jan 24 (Sat) – Jan 26 (Mon): Republic Day (3-Day Weekend)
March
Feb 28 (Sat) – Mar 3 (Tue): Holi (Take Mar 2 off for a 4-day break)
Mar 20 (Fri) – Mar 22 (Sun): Eid al-Fitr (3-Day Weekend)
April
Apr 3 (Fri) – Apr 5 (Sun): Good Friday (3-Day Weekend)
May
May 1 (Fri) – May 3 (Sun): Buddha Purnima (3-Day Weekend)
June
Jun 26 (Fri) – Jun 28 (Sun): Muharram (3-Day Weekend)
August
Aug 28 (Fri) – Aug 30 (Sun): Raksha Bandhan (3-Day Weekend)
September
Sep 4 (Fri) – Sep 6 (Sun): Janmashtami (3-Day Weekend)
Sep 12 (Sat) – Sep 14 (Mon): Ganesh Chaturthi (3-Day Weekend)
October
Oct 2 (Fri) – Oct 4 (Sun): Gandhi Jayanti (3-Day Weekend)
Oct 17 (Sat) – Oct 20 (Tue): Dussehra (Take Oct 19 off for a 4-day break)
November
Nov 7 (Sat) – Nov 9 (Mon): Diwali / Govardhan Puja (3-Day Weekend)
Nov 21 (Sat) – Nov 24 (Tue): Guru Nanak Jayanti (Take Nov 23 off for a 4-day break)
December
Dec 25 (Fri) – Dec 27 (Sun): Christmas (3-Day Weekend)
Pro Tip: Don't wait until the last minute! 2026 flight prices and group trip slots for major holidays like Holi and Diwali fill up 3 months in advance. Plan your short trips from Delhi now with Desh Videsh Travels.
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